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The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLambAuthor: Generation Youth, James McLamb
Welcome to the Generation Youth: Podcast, a beacon of understanding and inspiration in the evolving landscape of youth culture. Hosted by James McLamb, the founder of Generation Youth and a renowned expert in youth leadership development, this podcast brings together leading voices in the field of youth culture, influence, and education. From in-depth discussions with authors, educators, and trendsetters to insightful analyses of current events affecting our youth, the Generation Youth: Podcast serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in shaping tomorrows leaders. Tune in to explore fresh perspectives, innovative strategies, and the powerful stories of young individuals making a difference. Together, we are building a future filled with promise and potential. Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. #157: How Can We Support Teens Before Suicide Becomes an Option? With Amy Kathleen Lee
Episode 157
Monday, 19 January, 2026
How Can We Support Teens Before Suicide Becomes an Option? With Amy Kathleen Lee 💬 What happens when the deepest pain young people carry goes unseen, even by the adults who care most? In this episode, host James McLamb welcomes Amy Kathleen Lee for a conversation many avoid, but youth live every day. 🧠❤️ Amy brings a powerful perspective shaped by lived experience as a suicide and eating disorder survivor, her work as an educator, and her role as a parent supporting a teen through mental health challenges. Together, they explore why these struggles feel more present today and how adult responses can either build trust or create distance. This episode is for parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders who want to lead with clarity, empathy, and intention. 🎧 Press play and stay with a conversation that challenges assumptions and reshapes how we show up for youth. Reach out to Amy Kathleen Lee: Website: https://www.amykathleenlee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amykathleenlee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amykathleenlee/?locale=lv_LV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykathleenlee1/ Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:24) Who is Amy Kathleen Lee? (5:55) How language shapes understanding and stigma (8:56) Suicide as a symptom, not the problem (15:14) Why empathy changes everything (17:11) Shifting from fixing to becoming (19:11) When things look fine but aren’t (21:50) Building trust so teens don’t hide (24:31) How to battle hopelessness? (27:11) Redefining resilience in youth (29:37) What is postvention? (32:11) How to connect with Amy? (35:48) Outro
